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Huge congratulations to our Musical Theatre class of 2018 graduate Caitlin Tipping! Caitlin is currently touring the UK as Jane Seymour, part of the new UK Tour cast of SIX The Musical. The whole MGA team couldn't be more proud! Momentum 2021 has arrived!

As part of their professional development, our third-year Dance students work with a professional film team to shoot various dance styles, creating a unique, diverse and dynamic showreel as part of their promotional portfolio after graduation.This essential project, entitled Momentum, offers our students.
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The MGA Academy of Performing Arts (MGA) is a centre of excellence providing training, support and promotion for young performers in Edinburgh. An Academy with one aim - a professional performing arts career for every graduate. In 2005 Murray Grant and Andrew Gowland began running workshops in acting, singing, dance and musical theatre in Edinburgh and the surrounding area.
A Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) Approved Centre working in partnership Bath Spa University, MGA is Scotland's only fully-accredited college with the UK's Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre (CDMT) and is an approved centre by the Imperial Society for the Teachers of Dance (ISTD).
MGA accepts applications for full-time professional training all year round, until course places are full - so the earlier in the year you apply, the more places will be available. There's no need to wait to audition, simply apply below today! We have adapted our application process to this time of change: all auditions are in video format and all files are now submitted online.
The MGA Academy of Performing Arts is based across two building complexes in the beautiful city of Edinburgh. High-quality studio spaces (including dedicated music and acting rooms) equipped with Clavinovas and state-of-the-art sound systems. MGA also has relationships with other rehearsal spaces in the city that support the specific needs of our training programmes.
Since its formation in 2005, The MGA Academy of Performing Arts has developed into one of the UK's leading lights in the fields of innovative student training and professional-level networking. MGA is thrilled to partner with Bath Spa University from 2018 to offer degree programmes through our Full-time School.
Reviews (11)
Pam Lamyman
Pam Lamyman
Dec 20, 2019
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Absolutely fantastic Christmas Show , the heels and Hip hop where amazing 2019 better one ever.🎄🎁🎄
Anne Hindmarsh
Anne Hindmarsh
Feb 24, 2019
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My daughter Katie has come on so much since joining MGA! I am so glad she chose this wonderful Academy!
Sara Smith
Sara Smith
Dec 27, 2018
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This is a 5star performing arts school, very very professional, our daughter loves it even though she’s only been dancing with MGA for 1/2 a term, Thankyou MGA for making our daughter welcome ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ the best dance school!
Anne Mackenzie
Anne Mackenzie
Nov 09, 2018
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My daughter (16) took part in the Commercial dance video week in October. It was an amazing week for her. She came away so inspired by the choreographers and teachers and the end result is something everyone involved should be proud of. She learned so much, made new friends and felt like a professional dance artiste for the week. It’s an experience she’ll never forget. Thank you, MGA. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Wh Maz
Wh Maz
Mar 09, 2018
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Both my girls attend and love their classes!! My 9 year old came out of class tonight with the biggest smile and bursting with pride explaining how lovely and encouraging all her teachers had been tonight. She has Only been attending for a month and her confidence is growing every week!!
Christopher David Mitchell
Christopher David Mitchell
Jan 14, 2018
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Murray and Andrew are just the best! Through sheer passion for what they do, they started MGA from nothing and now it’s a huge success. The teachers here are amazing. The ‘feel’ of the place is amazing. They are also constantly letting their students work with the best talents from broadway and around the world to ensure the highest quality training! This is the place to go!
Jay Gardner
Jay Gardner
Nov 30, 2017
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Absolutely amazing place! I miss it so much! The staff and all it's pupils are so friendly and the place has an amazing atmosphere 😊
Charlie Pittelkow
Charlie Pittelkow
Oct 08, 2017
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My time at the MGA Academy of Performing Arts is unbelievably amazing. Every day is a new challenge and while you have to work hard it's incredibly fun and you can feel yourself improving. Best choice I've ever made!!
Dana McLennan
Dana McLennan
Sep 30, 2017
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My daughter is loving the Academis class. Great for children my daughters age encouraging them all to express their little personalities in such a positive way.
S. Williams
S. Williams
Oct 22, 2016
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The best training you will ever receive here in Edinburgh, I have never been more proud, more privileged to have been trained here. Each and every tutor know's the profession because they are either in it or have been. Top Class Training here in Edinburgh. If you want to be trained professionaly and you can't afford to train in London, this academy is the place to be.
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Carys Miller
Carys Miller
Jan 21, 2016
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Looks a really great facility! Something that I'm very interested in and can't wait to possibly study there soon!